The Qur’ān uses the word du’ā in different forms and meanings but mainly as a form of worship [Sūrah Yūnus V. 106] but also the seeking of aid, as a request, call, praise, speech, or as a question. One can refer to the book for the verses that are used as proof for these types of meaning for du’ā.

Then the book mentions how the scholars of Islām explained the Islāmic meaning of du’ā.

al Khattabī (d. 386 AH) said, “The meaning of du’ā is the servant’s asking his Lord for His Help, and asking his continued support. Its essence is that a person shows his neediness to Allāh, and frees himself from any power or ability to change (any matter by himself). This characteristic is the mark of servitude, and in it is the feeling of human submissiveness. Du’ā also carries the meaning of praising Allāh, and attributing to Him Generosity and Bounteousness.” [Sha’n ad Du’ā, p. 4]

Ibn al Qayyim (d. 751 AH) defined it as, “Asking what is of benefit to the person, and asking the removal of what is harming him, or (asking) the repelling of it (before it affects him)” [Badā’i al Fawā’id 3/2]

So it can be seen that any type of calling out to or requesting or invoking or summoning is considered du’ā along with all the meanings mentioned above when used in the proper context.

And with Allāh lies all success.

May the Peace and Blessings of Allāh be upont he Prophet, his family and companions.

Chapter 4: Repayment1.Missing a day of fast in Ramadhan2.When does one make up a missed fast3.If missed fast are not made up until few dats before next Ramadhan4.Missed fasts first or voluntary?

Chapter 5: Recommended, Disliked, and Impermissible Days of Fasting1.Recommended Every Other Day Sawn Dawood2.The three white days of every Islamic month3.Six days of Shawwaal4.Month of Muharram and the 10th5.Ten days of Dhil Hijja and that of Arafat6.Disliking of the month of Rajab7.Disliking of the day of Friday8.Disliking of the 30th of Shabaan9.Impermissibility of fasting on the two Eids10.Completing of a voluntary fast is not Wajib